Zoledronic acid is a medication that can be prescribed to treat conditions such as Paget's disease, high blood calcium due to cancer, and osteoporosis. It is an injectable medicine that is given through IV by a healthcare professional. Side effects that have been reported with this drug include nausea or vomiting, fatigue, and weight loss.

What Is Zoledronic Acid?

Zoledronic acid (Reclast®, Zometa®) is a prescription drug that belongs to a group of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used for the following purposes:

Side Effects of Zoledronic Acid

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with zoledronic acid. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.

Common side effects of zoledronic acid include but are not limited to:

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